India, April 4 -- When visiting a doctor for a consultation, you may unknowingly be making a mistake that is keeping you from getting the most accurate diagnosis and treatment options. A common habit, often coming as an instinct, may interfere with how doctors assess your condition and may even delay the right care. It affects the doctor's line of thinking and symptom evaluation. What is it then?

Neurologist Dr Rahul Chawla, who frequently shares health and wellness insights on Instagram, on March 3rd, addressed a common habit among patients during medical consultation that can actively shape a doctor's evaluation. The habit immediately begins by repeating a previous diagnosis, along with old prescriptions and reports, instead of describ...